FlexControlRelease time vs block start time
Release time is when an offer becomes available; start time is when the booked work begins. An offer seen at 10 a.m. might be for a block later that day or on another date. Record both times when looking for patterns.
For planning the shift itself, read Amazon Flex block start times, lengths and schedules.
What Amazon says
- Offers are added throughout the day at varying frequency, depending on customer orders, and aren’t guaranteed (FAQ).
- Most blocks are first come, first served, so check the Offers page often (Amazon’s guide to Flex offers).
- Blocks can be posted up to 7 days before they begin (What to expect page). An older 2023 post said three days; the current page says seven.
- Reserved offers go to one driver for a limited time, then open to everyone. At Rewards Level 2+, Preferred Scheduling lets you pick up to 3 stations and 3 day-and-time combinations.
- Instant offers start 0–30 minutes after you accept.
Compare patterns by station
A useful log separates the station, weekday, time an offer was seen, start time, duration and pay. Combining every station into one list can hide the differences.
| Field | Why record it |
|---|---|
| Station and weekday | Compare like-for-like days |
| Time first seen | Find repeated observation windows |
| Block start and duration | Distinguish same-day offers from later work |
| Pay | Compare total pay and hourly value |
Best times to check your station
- For two weeks, write down when you see new offers at each station: day, time, pay, length.
- Look for repeats by station and weekday, using the station’s local time. The time you first see an offer may be later than its actual release.
- Set reminders a few minutes before those times.
- Compare base-pay offers with the same block a few minutes later, to see whether your station raises pay.
FlexControl does the watching for you: it checks offers in your hours and keeps a log of every offer it saw, so you can see your station’s pattern in /log.
Set your stations, minimum pay and hours. FlexControl searches in the real Flex app on your own device. You stay in control through Telegram. Try it free for 3 days, no card required.
Questions
What time do Amazon Flex blocks drop?
Amazon has no fixed time; offers are added throughout the day. Drivers report patterns per station.
How far in advance are Amazon Flex blocks posted?
Up to 7 days before they start, according to Amazon’s current What to expect page.
Do blocks drop at the same time every day?
Amazon does not publish a schedule. Log two weeks of offers at your station and you will see your own pattern.
When do reserved offers come?
Reserved offers go to one driver first for a limited time. At Rewards Level 2+, Preferred Scheduling lets you choose stations and times you want them for.
Sources
Sources are linked below. Product details describe FlexControl, and sample calculations are marked as examples.